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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Investigation => Topic started by: firstforensic on September 27, 2011, 03:26:38 PM

Title: Interesting car fire
Post by: firstforensic on September 27, 2011, 03:26:38 PM

Have a look at the photo:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-15072317

Just a wild stab in the dark; but dont electrical fires in vehicles start, by and large, under the bonnet?

Title: Re: Interesting car fire
Post by: SamFIRT on September 27, 2011, 06:06:45 PM

Not necessarily. With ABS and traction control and engine monitoring and alarm systems being live all the time; a high resistance fault can occur anywhere, possibly caused by water intrusion.

I agree the fire appears to have spread rear to front and not affected the engine compartment.

Title: Re: Interesting car fire
Post by: kurnal on September 27, 2011, 06:25:19 PM

Theres any number of potential causes of fire within the passenger compartment and outside it, especially if DIY audio systems etc have been installed.

I think Colin Todd may have some statistics on this in relation to volkswagen cars. ;)

Towbar wiring is another potential problem area with a permanent live feed supplied by 25 amp fuses.

Title: Re: Interesting car fire
Post by: Midland Retty on September 29, 2011, 01:28:02 PM

...and some vehicles have batteries under the rear passenger seats too

Title: Re: Interesting car fire
Post by: facades on October 04, 2011, 03:22:21 PM

..........and in the boot